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Monohulls on Notice: Aquila Just Dropped a Four-Boat Bomb at Cannes
The Industry’s New Arena: Cannes and the Catamaran Takeover
The Cannes Yachting Festival is more than a gathering of beautiful boats; it is a battleground for influence and innovation. This year, all eyes will be on Aquila Power Catamarans. They are making a bold, calculated move with four major debuts at once. This isn’t just about a new model; it’s a strategic showcase of a brand’s total dominance in a growing segment. With the global debut of their Aquila 46 Yacht, the European debut of the Aquila 50 Yacht, and the European debut of both the Aquila 42 and 46 Coupes, Aquila is challenging the old guard and sending a clear message to monohull competitors.
Beyond the Hype: Four Debuts, One Vision
Aquila’s presence at Cannes reveals a brand with a singular, confident vision. The Aquila 50 Yacht, already nominated for Multihull of the Year and the Yachting Magazine’s Editorial Choice Award, demonstrates a mastery of expansive living and offshore capability. Built to CE Category A standards, it is a statement of serious, long-range design. Similarly, the Aquila 46 Coupe, a recent Yacht Style Award winner, features the innovative carbon fiber Aquila Hydro Glide® foil technology, a proven solution for exceptional efficiency. These are not concepts; they are award-winning vessels with verifiable performance, designed to perform where it counts—on the water.
The Secret Weapon: Volvo Penta’s New Engine Package
The true firepower of Aquila’s Cannes display lies in a new collaboration with Volvo Penta. On the Aquila 42 and 46 Coupes, Aquila will host the global debut of inboard versions with Volvo Penta’s new Dual Propellor Inboard (DPI) engine packages. This is a quiet revolution. This tech includes Assisted Docking and Joystick Driving, making tight marina maneuvers intuitive and stress-free. For a yacht owner, this translates into more precise control and less anxiety, enhancing the entire boating experience. Aquila’s decision to be the first to feature this technology on its Coupes shows a brand that is not afraid to lead and innovate on the global stage.
Monohull-Killer? The Catamaran Advantage on Display
The power catamaran has steadily gained ground, and Aquila’s Cannes showcase is set to be a tipping point. The brand’s designs consistently offer a direct challenge to monohulls by delivering wider, more stable platforms with far more usable living space. With CE Category A ratings for serious offshore capability and award-winning designs that feature innovative hydrofoils for efficiency, Aquila is proving that their vessels provide a more comfortable, more spacious, and more efficient experience. The message is clear: the conventional layout has met its match.
